2003-HJ-12-30-097.htm

No. 97

STATE OF MICHIGAN

JOURNAL

OF THE

House of Representatives

92nd Legislature

REGULAR SESSION OF 2003

House Chamber, Lansing, Tuesday, December 30, 2003.

11:30 a.m.

The House was called to order by the Speaker Pro Tempore.

The roll was called by the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who announced that a quorum was not present.

Rep. Frank Accavitti, Jr., from the 42nd District, offered the following invocation:

"Dear God, we thank You for the year that has just passed. It's been a very eventful year. We look forward to Your guiding hand as we start the new year. Please bless this legislature, our Governor and all the people of the state of Michigan. Amen."

Messages from the Senate

House Bill No. 4367, entitled

A bill to make, supplement, and adjust appropriations for the legislative branch, the judicial branch, capital outlay, and certain state departments and agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2003 and the fiscal year ending September 30, 2004; to provide for the expenditure of the appropriations; to prescribe certain conditions for the appropriations; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

(For text of conference report, see House Journal No. 96, p. 2534.)

The Senate has adopted the report of the Committee of Conference.

The bill was referred to the Clerk for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor on December 18, 2003.

House Bill No. 4655, entitled

A bill to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "An act to protect and promote the public health; to codify, revise, consolidate, classify, and add to the laws relating to public health; to provide for the prevention and control of diseases and disabilities; to provide for the classification, administration, regulation, financing, and maintenance of personal, environmental, and other health services and activities; to create or continue, and prescribe the powers and duties of, departments, boards, commissions, councils, committees, task forces, and other agencies; to prescribe the powers and duties of governmental entities and officials; to regulate occupations, facilities, and agencies affecting the public health; to regulate health maintenance organizations and certain third party administrators and insurers; to provide for the imposition of a regulatory fee; to promote the efficient and economical delivery of health care services, to provide for the appropriate utilization of health care facilities and services, and to provide for the closure of hospitals or consolidation of hospitals or services; to provide for the collection and use of data and information; to provide for the transfer of property; to provide certain immunity from liability; to regulate and prohibit the sale and offering for sale of drug paraphernalia under certain circumstances; to provide for the implementation of federal law; to provide for penalties and remedies; to provide for sanctions for violations of this act and local ordinances; to provide for an appropriation and supplements; to repeal certain acts and parts of acts; to repeal certain parts of this act; and to repeal certain parts of this act on specific dates," by amending the title and sections 16186, 16221, 16226, and 20161 (MCL 333.16186, 333.16221, 333.16226, and 333.20161), the title as amended by 2002 PA 303, sections 16186 and 16226 as amended by 2002 PA 643, section 16221 as amended by 2002 PA 402, and section 20161 as amended by 2003 PA 113, and by adding section 16193.

The Senate has concurred in the House amendment to the Senate substitute (S-1).

The bill was referred to the Clerk for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor on December 18, 2003.

House Bill No. 5255, entitled

A bill to amend 1995 PA 24, entitled "An act to promote economic growth and job creation within this state; to create and regulate the Michigan economic growth authority; to prescribe the powers and duties of the authority and of state and local officials; to assess and collect a fee; to approve certain plans and the use of certain funds; and to provide qualifications for and determine eligibility for tax credits and other incentives for authorized businesses and for qualified taxpayers," by amending sections 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, and 10 (MCL 207.803, 207.804, 207.805, 207.806, 207.808, and 207.810), section 3 as amended by 2000 PA 428 and sections 6 and 8 as amended by 2000 PA 144, and by adding section 8a.

The Senate has concurred in the House amendment to the Senate substitute (S-3).

The bill was referred to the Clerk for enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor on December 18, 2003.

House Concurrent Resolution No. 45.

A concurrent resolution prescribing the legislative schedule.

(For text of concurrent resolution, see House Journal No. 96, p. 2533.)

The Senate has adopted the concurrent resolution.

The concurrent resolution was referred to the Clerk for record.

Announcement by the Clerk of Printing and Enrollment

The Clerk announced that the following bills had been printed and placed upon the files of the members on Wednesday, December 17:

Senate Bill Nos. 902 903

The Clerk announced that the following bills had been printed and placed upon the files of the members on Friday, December 19:

House Bill Nos. 5389 5390 5391

The Clerk announced the enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor on Monday, December 22, for her approval of the following bills:

Enrolled House Bill No. 4367 at 2:37 p.m.

Enrolled House Bill No. 4481 at 2:39 p.m.

Enrolled House Bill No. 4482 at 2:41 p.m.

Enrolled House Bill No. 4488 at 2:46 p.m.

Enrolled House Bill No. 5255 at 2:48 p.m.

Enrolled House Bill No. 5270 at 2:50 p.m.

The Clerk announced the enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor on Tuesday, December 23, for her approval of the following bills:

Enrolled House Bill No. 4439 at 2:13 p.m.

Enrolled House Bill No. 4480 at 2:15 p.m.

Enrolled House Bill No. 4483 at 2:17 p.m.

Enrolled House Bill No. 4484 at 2:19 p.m.

Enrolled House Bill No. 4513 at 2:21 p.m.

Enrolled House Bill No. 4514 at 2:23 p.m.

Enrolled House Bill No. 4655 at 2:25 p.m.

Enrolled House Bill No. 4656 at 2:27 p.m.

Enrolled House Bill No. 5168 at 2:29 p.m.

Enrolled House Bill No. 5246 at 2:31 p.m.

Enrolled House Bill No. 5247 at 2:33 p.m.

Enrolled House Bill No. 5254 at 2:35 p.m.

The Clerk announced the enrollment printing and presentation to the Governor on Monday, December 29, for her approval of the following bills:

Enrolled House Bill No. 4786 at 2:52 p.m.

Enrolled House Bill No. 4826 at 2:54 p.m.

Enrolled House Bill No. 4827 at 2:56 p.m.

Enrolled House Bill No. 4828 at 2:58 p.m.

Enrolled House Bill No. 4914 at 3:00 p.m.

Enrolled House Bill No. 5022 at 3:02 p.m.

Enrolled House Bill No. 5089 at 3:04 p.m.

Enrolled House Bill No. 5172 at 3:06 p.m.

Enrolled House Bill No. 5173 at 3:08 p.m.

Enrolled House Bill No. 5216 at 3:10 p.m.

Enrolled House Bill No. 5217 at 3:12 p.m.

Enrolled House Bill No. 5218 at 3:14 p.m.

Enrolled House Bill No. 5219 at 3:16 p.m.

Enrolled House Bill No. 5220 at 3:18 p.m.

Enrolled House Bill No. 5221 at 3:20 p.m.

Enrolled House Bill No. 5224 at 3:22 p.m.

Enrolled House Bill No. 5265 at 3:24 p.m.

Enrolled House Bill No. 5306 at 3:26 p.m.

Enrolled House Bill No. 5322 at 3:28 p.m.

Messages from the Governor

Date: December 22, 2003

Time: 1:51 p.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 4518 (Public Act No. 233, I.E.), being

An act to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "An act to protect and promote the public health; to codify, revise, consolidate, classify, and add to the laws relating to public health; to provide for the prevention and control of diseases and disabilities; to provide for the classification, administration, regulation, financing, and maintenance of personal, environmental, and other health services and activities; to create or continue, and prescribe the powers and duties of, departments, boards, commissions, councils, committees, task forces, and other agencies; to prescribe the powers and duties of governmental entities and officials; to regulate occupations, facilities, and agencies affecting the public health; to regulate health maintenance organizations and certain third party administrators and insurers; to provide for the imposition of a regulatory fee; to promote the efficient and economical delivery of health care services, to provide for the appropriate utilization of health care facilities and services, and to provide for the closure of hospitals or consolidation of hospitals or services; to provide for the collection and use of data and information; to provide for the transfer of property; to provide certain immunity from liability; to regulate and prohibit the sale and offering for sale of drug paraphernalia under certain circumstances; to provide for the implementation of federal law; to provide for penalties and remedies; to provide for sanctions for violations of this act and local ordinances; to provide for an appropriation and supplements; to repeal certain acts and parts of acts; to repeal certain parts of this act; and to repeal certain parts of this act on specific dates," by amending section 20919 (MCL 333.20919), as amended by 2000 PA 375.

(Filed with the Secretary of State December 22, 2003, at 3:35 p.m.)

Date: December 23, 2003

Time: 3:40 p.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 4655 (Public Act No. 234, I.E.), being

An act to amend 1978 PA 368, entitled "An act to protect and promote the public health; to codify, revise, consolidate, classify, and add to the laws relating to public health; to provide for the prevention and control of diseases and disabilities; to provide for the classification, administration, regulation, financing, and maintenance of personal, environmental, and other health services and activities; to create or continue, and prescribe the powers and duties of, departments, boards, commissions, councils, committees, task forces, and other agencies; to prescribe the powers and duties of governmental entities and officials; to regulate occupations, facilities, and agencies affecting the public health; to regulate health maintenance organizations and certain third party administrators and insurers; to provide for the imposition of a regulatory fee; to promote the efficient and economical delivery of health care services, to provide for the appropriate utilization of health care facilities and services, and to provide for the closure of hospitals or consolidation of hospitals or services; to provide for the collection and use of data and information; to provide for the transfer of property; to provide certain immunity from liability; to regulate and prohibit the sale and offering for sale of drug paraphernalia under certain circumstances; to provide for the implementation of federal law; to provide for penalties and remedies; to provide for sanctions for violations of this act and local ordinances; to provide for an appropriation and supplements; to repeal certain acts and parts of acts; to repeal certain parts of this act; and to repeal certain parts of this act on specific dates," by amending the title and sections 16186, 16221, 16226 and 20161 (MCL 333.16186, 333.16221, 333.16226 and 333.20161), the title as amended by 2002 PA 303, sections 16186 and 16226 as amended by 2002 PA 643 and section 16221 as amended by 2002 PA 402, and section 20161 as amended by 2003 PA 113, and by adding section 16193.

(Filed with the Secretary of State December 29, 2003, at 9:41 a.m.)

Date: December 23, 2003

Time: 3:42 p.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 4656 (Public Act No. 235), being

(Filed with the Secretary of State December 29, 2003, at 9:43 a.m.)

Date: December 23, 2003

Time: 3:36 p.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 4938 (Public Act No. 238, I.E.), being

An act to provide for the qualification, appointment, and regulation of notaries; to provide for the levy, assessment, and collection of certain service charges and fees and to provide for their disposition; to create certain funds for certain purposes; to provide for liability for certain persons; to provide for the admissibility of certain evidence; to prescribe powers and duties of certain state agencies and local officers; to provide for remedies and penalties; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

(Filed with the Secretary of State December 29, 2003, at 9:49 a.m.)

Date: December 23, 2003

Time: 3:34 p.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 4896 (Public Act No. 242, I.E.), being

An act to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "An act to protect the environment and natural resources of the state; to codify, revise, consolidate, and classify laws relating to the environment and natural resources of the state; to regulate the discharge of certain substances into the environment; to regulate the use of certain lands, waters, and other natural resources of the state; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and officials; to provide for certain charges, fees, and assessments; to provide certain appropriations; to prescribe penalties and provide remedies; to repeal certain parts of this act on a specific date; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts," by amending section 40107a (MCL 324.40107a), as added by 1998 PA 470.

(Filed with the Secretary of State December 29, 2003, at 9:57 a.m.)

Date: December 23, 2003

Time: 3:36 p.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 4899 (Public Act No. 243, I.E.), being

An act to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "An act to revise and consolidate the statutes relating to the organization and jurisdiction of the courts of this state; the powers and duties of such courts, and of the judges and other officers thereof; the forms and attributes of civil claims and actions; the time within which civil actions and proceedings may be brought in said courts; pleading, evidence, practice and procedure in civil and criminal actions and proceedings in said courts; to provide remedies and penalties for the violation of certain provisions of this act; to repeal all acts and parts of acts inconsistent with or contravening any of the provisions of this act; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by amending sections 2555 and 2559 (MCL 600.2555 and 600.2559), section 2559 as amended by 1994 PA 133.

(Filed with the Secretary of State December 29, 2003, at 9:59 a.m.)

Date: December 23, 2003

Time: 3:38 p.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 4439 (Public Act No. 244, I.E.), being

An act to amend 1986 PA 32, entitled "An act to provide for the establishment of emergency telephone districts; to provide for the installation, operation, modification, and maintenance of universal emergency number service systems; to provide for the imposition and collection of certain charges; to provide the powers and duties of certain state agencies, local units of government, public officers, telephone service suppliers, and others; to create an emergency telephone service committee; to provide remedies; to provide penalties; and to repeal certain parts of this act on specific dates," by amending sections 408, 411, 602, and 711 (MCL 484.1408, 484.1411, 484.1602, and 484.1711), sections 408 and 411 as added by 1999 PA 78, section 602 as amended by 1999 PA 80, and section 711 as added by 1999 PA 79; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

(Filed with the Secretary of State December 29, 2003, at 10:01 a.m.)

Date: December 23, 2003

Time: 3:48 p.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 5168 (Public Act No. 247, I.E.), being

An act to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "An act to provide for the assessment of rights and interests, including leasehold interests, in property and the levy and collection of taxes on property, and for the collection of taxes levied; making those taxes a lien on the property taxed, establishing and continuing the lien, providing for the sale or forfeiture and conveyance of property delinquent for taxes, and for the inspection and disposition of lands bid off to the state and not redeemed or purchased; to provide for the establishment of a delinquent tax revolving fund and the borrowing of money by counties and the issuance of notes; to define and limit the jurisdiction of the courts in proceedings in connection with property delinquent for taxes; to limit the time within which actions may be brought; to prescribe certain limitations with respect to rates of taxation; to prescribe certain powers and duties of certain officers, departments, agencies, and political subdivisions of this state; to provide for certain reimbursements of certain expenses incurred by units of local government; to provide penalties for the violation of this act; and to repeal acts and parts of acts," by amending sections 7cc, 7ee, 24c, and 154 (MCL 211.7cc, 211.7ee, 211.24c, and 211.154), sections 7cc and 24c as amended by 2003 PA 140, section 7ee as amended by 2003 PA 105, and section 154 as amended by 2000 PA 281.

(Filed with the Secretary of State December 29, 2003, at 10:07 a.m.)

Date: December 23, 2003

Time: 3:50 p.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 5255 (Public Act No. 248, I.E.), being

An act to amend 1995 PA 24, entitled "An act to promote economic growth and job creation within this state; to create and regulate the Michigan economic growth authority; to prescribe the powers and duties of the authority and of state and local officials; to assess and collect a fee; to approve certain plans and the use of certain funds; and to provide qualifications for and determine eligibility for tax credits and other incentives for authorized businesses and for qualified taxpayers," by amending sections 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, and 10 (MCL 207.803, 207.804, 207.805, 207.806, 207.808, and 207.810), section 3 as amended by 2000 PA 428 and sections 6 and 8 as amended by 2000 PA 144, and by adding section 8a.

(Filed with the Secretary of State December 29, 2003, at 10:09 a.m.)

Date: December 23, 2003

Time: 3:52 p.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 5246 (Public Act No. 249, I.E.), being

An act to amend 1975 PA 228, entitled "An act to provide for the imposition, levy, computation, collection, assessment and enforcement, by lien or otherwise, of taxes on certain commercial, business, and financial activities; to prescribe the manner and times of making certain reports and paying taxes; to prescribe the powers and duties of public officers and state departments; to permit the inspection of records of taxpayers; to provide for interest and penalties on unpaid taxes; to provide exemptions, credits, and refunds; to provide penalties; to provide for the disposition of funds; to provide for the interrelation of this act with other acts; and to provide an appropriation," by amending section 38g (MCL 208.38g), as amended by 2002 PA 726.

(Filed with the Secretary of State December 29, 2003, at 10:11 a.m.)

Date: December 23, 2003

Time: 4:00 p.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 5270 (Public Act No. 253, I.E.), being

An act to amend 1994 PA 451, entitled "An act to protect the environment and natural resources of the state; to codify, revise, consolidate, and classify laws relating to the environment and natural resources of the state; to regulate the discharge of certain substances into the environment; to regulate the use of certain lands, waters, and other natural resources of the state; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain state and local agencies and officials; to provide for certain charges, fees, and assessments; to provide certain appropriations; to prescribe penalties and provide remedies; to repeal certain parts of this act on a specific date; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts," (MCL 324.101 to 324.90106) by adding section 19608a.

(Filed with the Secretary of State December 29, 2003, at 10:19 a.m.)

Date: December 28, 2003

Time: 4:00 p.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 4513 (Public Act No. 256, I.E.), being

(Filed with the Secretary of State December 29, 2003, at 10:25 a.m.)

Date: December 28, 2003

Time: 4:04 p.m.

To the Speaker of the House of Representatives:

Sir--I have this day approved and signed

Enrolled House Bill No. 4514 (Public Act No. 257, I.E.), being

An act to amend 1931 PA 328, entitled "An act to revise, consolidate, codify and add to the statutes relating to crimes; to define crimes and prescribe the penalties therefor; to provide for restitution under certain circumstances; to provide for the competency of evidence at the trial of persons accused of crime; to provide immunity from prosecution for certain witnesses appearing at such trials; and to repeal certain acts and parts of acts inconsistent with or contravening any of the provisions of this act," by amending sections 200i, 200k, 200l, 204, 207, 209, 210, 211a, and 212a (MCL 750.200i, 750.200k, 750.200l, 750.204, 750.207, 750.209, 750.210, 750.211a, and 750.212a), sections 200i and 200k as added by 1998 PA 207, section 200l as added by 2001 PA 135, sections 204 and 211a as amended by 1998 PA 206, sections 207, 209, and 210 as amended by 1998 PA 208, and section 212a as amended by 2002 PA 140, and by adding section 200m.

(Filed with the Secretary of State December 29, 2003, at 10:27 a.m.)

Introduction of Bills

Rep. Drolet introduced

House Bill No. 5392, entitled

A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending section 2946 (MCL 600.2946), as amended by 1995 PA 249.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Reps. Waters, Richardville, Phillips, McConico, Daniels and Hardman introduced

House Bill No. 5393, entitled

A bill to amend 1965 PA 213, entitled "An act to provide for setting aside the conviction in certain criminal cases; to provide for the effect of such action; to provide for the retention of certain nonpublic records and their use; to prescribe the powers and duties of certain public agencies and officers; and to prescribe penalties," by amending sections 1, 2, and 3 (MCL 780.621, 780.622, and 780.623), section 1 as amended by 2002 PA 472 and sections 2 and 3 as amended by 1994 PA 294, and by adding section 1b.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Criminal Justice.

Reps. Julian, Howell, Stakoe and Newell introduced

House Bill No. 5394, entitled

A bill to restrict the use and disclosure of certain statements made by law enforcement officers.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Reps. Wojno, Byrum, Hopgood, Julian and Caswell introduced

House Bill No. 5395, entitled

A bill to amend 1980 PA 299, entitled "Occupational code," by amending section 303a (MCL 339.303a), as amended by 1995 PA 183, and by adding article 28; and to repeal acts and parts of acts.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform.

Reps. Julian, Byrum, Caswell, Hopgood and Wojno introduced

House Bill No. 5396, entitled

A bill to amend 1979 PA 152, entitled "State license fee act," (MCL 338.2201 to 338.2277) by adding section 28.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform.

Reps. Caswell, Byrum, Julian, Hopgood and Wojno introduced

House Bill No. 5397, entitled

A bill to amend 1895 PA 3, entitled "The general law village act," by amending section 1 of chapter VII (MCL 67.1), as amended by 1994 PA 314.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform.

Reps. Hopgood, Byrum, Wojno, Julian and Caswell introduced

House Bill No. 5398, entitled

A bill to amend 1895 PA 215, entitled "The fourth class city act," by amending section 1 of chapter XI (MCL 91.1), as amended by 1994 PA 19.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform.

Reps. Meisner, Hopgood, Condino, Bieda, Kolb, Tobocman, Gillard, Law, Hunter, Gleason, Vagnozzi, Byrum, Jamnick, McConico, Murphy, Phillips, Clack, Stallworth, Hood, Smith, Gaffney, Acciavatti and Hardman introduced

House Bill No. 5399, entitled

A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," (MCL 600.101 to 600.9947) by adding section 1084.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Reps. Lipsey, Hopgood, Condino, Bieda, Kolb, Tobocman, Gillard, Law, Hunter, Gleason, Vagnozzi, Byrum, Jamnick, McConico, Murphy, Phillips, Clack, Stallworth, Hood, Smith, Gaffney, Acciavatti and Hardman introduced

House Bill No. 5400, entitled

A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," (MCL 600.101 to 600.9947) by adding section 1081.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

House Bill No. 5401, entitled

A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," (MCL 600.101 to 600.9947) by adding chapter 10A.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Reps. Pastor, Brandenburg, Ward and Farhat introduced

House Bill No. 5402, entitled

A bill to amend 1949 PA 300, entitled "Michigan vehicle code," (MCL 257.1 to 257.923) by adding section 626d.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Transportation.

Reps. Pastor, Taub, Vander Veen, Hummel, Casperson, Brandenburg, Drolet, Robertson, Ward, Stahl, Murphy, Voorhees, Ruth Johnson, Nofs and Farhat introduced

House Bill No. 5403, entitled

A bill to amend 1961 PA 236, entitled "Revised judicature act of 1961," by amending section 8401 (MCL 600.8401), as amended by 1999 PA 27.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

Rep. Jamnick introduced

House Bill No. 5404, entitled

A bill to amend 1998 PA 58, entitled "Michigan liquor control code of 1998," by amending section 916 (MCL 436.1916).

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Regulatory Reform.

Rep. Jamnick introduced

House Bill No. 5405, entitled

A bill to amend 1893 PA 206, entitled "The general property tax act," by amending section 34d (MCL 211.34d), as amended by 1996 PA 476.

The bill was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.

Rep. Jamnick introduced

House Joint Resolution S, entitled

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the state constitution of 1963, by amending section 31 of article IX, to revise the criteria for determining whether millage rollbacks will occur.

The joint resolution was read a first time by its title and referred to the Committee on Tax Policy.

By unanimous consent the House returned to the order of

Messages from the Senate

Speaker of the House of Representatives

State Capitol Building

Lansing, Michigan 48913

Dear Mr. Speaker:

I have the honor to inform you that the Senate has completed the business of the session and is now ready to adjourn.

Very respectfully,

Carol Morey Viventi, J.D.

Secretary of the Senate

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The hour of 12:00 Noon having arrived,

Pursuant to the resolution fixing the date of final adjournment and the provision of the Constitution determining the hour of such adjournment, the Speaker Pro Tempore declared the House adjourned without day.

GARY L. RANDALL

Clerk of the House of Representatives